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Royal Tournament, Earls Court 1950
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Royal Tournament, Earls Court 1950
A series of sketches showing events at the Royal Tournament, at Earls Court, London in 1950. Queen Elizabeth (later the Queen Mother) watches the King inspecting the Guard of Honour accompanied by her nephew, Prince Richard, later Duke of Gloucester. Other scenes show the Womens Royal Air Force drum major, the Royal Navy twirling half a ton of gun barrel, a musical drive by the Royal Horse Artillery and the Gordon Cavalry in historical costume. Date: 1950
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This series of sketches transports us back to the Royal Tournament of 1950, held at Earls Court in London. The scene opens with Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth, later known as the Queen Mother, watching intently as King George VI inspects the Guard of Honour. Accompanying them is Queen Elizabeth's nephew, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester. The regal atmosphere is palpable as the monarch and his esteemed guests take in the grandeur of the military pageant. The sketches continue to unfold with an enchanting display of the Women's Royal Air Force drum major, her precise movements and commanding presence adding to the excitement of the event. The Royal Navy's impressive demonstration follows, as a sailor twirls an astounding half-ton gun barrel with unwavering determination. The energy and pageantry continue with a musical drive by the Royal Horse Artillery, their horses prancing in rhythm to the music, and the historic Gordon Cavalry in resplendent costume. These sketches offer a unique glimpse into the grandeur and tradition of the Royal Tournament, a spectacular entertainment event that showcased the armed forces and their prowess. These captivating sketches, taken from the Mary Evans Prints Online archive, offer a window into the past, allowing us to relive the magic and majesty of the Royal Tournament at Earls Court in 1950.
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